Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Location: Downingtown

Job Description:

Position:
Teacher
- Elementary
- Special Education
- Autistic Support

Location:

Brandywine Wallace Elementary

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Effective Date:
Start of the  School Year;
Approx. August 12, 2026

Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a certified Elementary Special Education - Autistic Support teacher for the  school year. This position will be located at Brandywine Wallace Elementary and is a permanent, full-time contracted position.

Autistic Support

* The Autistic Support Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students primarily in the areas of communication, sensory, social skills or behaviors consistent with those of autism spectrum disorders.. They create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. The Autistic Support Teacher collaborates with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment.

Knowledge of behavior modification techniques is preferred.

Qualifications:

* Graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position

* The employee in this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as provider under such programs by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position

* Possess a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program

* Proficiency in use of technology for individual or group demonstration or communication

* Able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers

* Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations

* Exhibit excellent classroom management skills

* Demonstrate effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions

* Demonstrate ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Provide instruction and support to special education students in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP)

* Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to address students' individual needs

* Work cooperatively with district staff, including regular education teachers, pupil services staff, and related service staff, and when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate student's program and provide appropriate level of support

* Coordinate services for students on caseload by being the case manager and preparing all essential documents and other documents, adhering to timelines. Essential documents include but are not limited to permissions for evaluations, evaluation and reevaluation reports, Invitations to Participate, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP), progress reports and more

* Collect and communicate data and provide ongoing progress monitoring

* Collect and document ESY-Extended School Year data to determine eligibility

* Participate actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates IEP meetings

* Provide staff development to professional staff and support staff on particular needs of students on caseload in regards to characteristics of a disability, interventions, strategies, teaching methodologies, and modifications as needed

* Prepare Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans

* Participate in Interagency meetings

* Attend scheduled Special Education Department meetings and professional development

Salary  School Year:

Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service.

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